Olympian David Kenny secures PB on way to European & World Qualification Standards

David Kenny (Farranfore Maine Valley AC) secured a bronze medal in the 20K Walk at the World Athletics Race Walking Tour Event (Gold Level) in Podebrady Czech Republic (April 2nd).

The Tokyo Olympian clocked a massive 1.19.44 PB on his way to securing European and World qualification standards.

The performance saw Kenny take over 3 minutes off his PB and ranks as the second fastest time ever posted by an Irish athlete, second only to Robert Heffernan’s 1:19:22 NR (Cheboksary 10 May 2008).

• 1. Caio Bonfim  1:18:54 =MR
• 2. Perseus Karlström  1:19:42 SB
• 3. David Kenny  1:19:44 PB